
By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Hossa’s surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word explanation, “upper,” for the part of his body that was injured — is part of a long-running cat-and-mouse game NHL teams play on the theory that any information about injuries is a competitive disadvantage.

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
Rask posted his third shutout of the playoffs by turning aside 28 shots Monday night, moving the Bruins within two wins of their second NHL championship in three years.

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press
After the Chicago Blackhawks badly outplayed the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday night, Tyler Seguin ditched the microphone he had been wearing as part of the TV broadcast. Then he headed back into the dressing room so the team could hash out its problems in peace.

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press
Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime and Boston used another great performance by Tuukka Rask to overcome a sluggish start in a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night, tying the series at a game apiece.

By Associated Press
The Washington Capitals right wing beat out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders for the award on Saturday night. Ovechkin also won the Hart in 2008 and 2009.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Alex Ovechkin capped his great season with the NHL's biggest award. Published June 15, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
If Nathan Horton is unable to play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Boston Bruins think Tyler Seguin will be a more than adequate replacement. Published June 15, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton will play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, three days after he left the series opener with an injury. Published June 15, 2013
By DON BABWIN - Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks sweaters are commonplace around the city these days _ though not all wearers realize that's what hockey players and die-hard fans call those "jerseys." Published June 14, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
Milan Lucic remembers it as if it was yesterday. Published June 14, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews got another victory on Friday. The trophy he wants the most is still up for grabs. Published June 14, 2013
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
Much as they would love to get big contributions from Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks have shown they can win even when their biggest stars aren't lighting up the scoreboard. Published June 14, 2013
By JAY COHEN - Associated Press
Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor. Published June 13, 2013
By NANCY ARMOUR - Associated Press
Five things learned in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 win in triple overtime over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night: Published June 13, 2013
By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press
The Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping hockey's best one-two punch together through their primes and beyond. Published June 13, 2013
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
Tuukka Rask needed just four words to sum up the goal that beat him and the Boston Bruins. Published June 13, 2013
By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press
Milan Lucic and the Boston Bruins were rolling along and in command. Published June 13, 2013